The World Health Organization recognizes October 10th as World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme, set by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), is Mental Health in an Unequal World. Read more...
The Power of Art
Art can create new futures. It nurtures creativity and imagination and teaches us to use them as tools to explore our world and ourselves. Art can drive positive community change. Read more...
Teachers can do virtually anything!
Teachers can do VIRTUALLY anything! That’s a catchphrase seen since the start of the pandemic which forced schools to move to virtual learning. Virtual learning has definitely provided challenges for students, parents and teachers alike. Read more...
Celebrating Diwali
Each year during autumn, Hindus, Jains and Sikhs celebrate Diwali, known as the Indian “festival of lights.” The word Diwali is derived from deepavali which means “rows of lighted lamps” in Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. The occasion represents the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. Read more...
De-escalating conflicts through community mediation
Calling a community mediator instead of the police for a neighbourhood noise complaint or an issue with your roommate or landlord is the idea behind a Toronto multi-service agency’s Community Mediation program. Read more...
Don’t take your mobility for granted
St. James Town is my hometown of ten years. My family and I moved here for the sole reason that my previous neighbourhood was not very accessible. After a short time of living in St. James Town, I realized the neighbourhood had some serious accessibility concerns for its residents who have a disability and who are wheelchair bound – like me. Read more...
Still Spooktacular!
Every year, Halloween is celebrated as a fun-filled finale to October that delights children and adults alike. Because of the pandemic, Toronto Public Health was not able to support the traditional door-to-door trick or treating in 2020 and as of our print date for this article, Toronto Public Health has not yet provided insight for 2021. Read more...
Muslim-Canadians celebrate Islamic History Month
Each year since 2007, Canada has officially recognized the month of October as Islamic History Month. It’s a time where all Canadians can learn more about the culture, contributions and achievements of the Muslim community. Read more...
The Corner Celebrates 10 Years
of Diversity and Community Belonging
As a popular landing point for new immigrants, St. James Town has been described as one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse neighbourhoods in North America; a celebration of this diversity is reflected in The Corner’s tagline, “A World Within A Block”. A fire that required all tenants to evacuate the building for over a year delayed the opening but provided an opportunity for The Corner to act as a hub of coordination and support for residents who had been displaced. Read more...
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Toronto plans to turn 'glorious' garbage incinerator heritage site into downtown community hub.
